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2nd H1N1 wave sidesteps First Nations
: Manitoba's northern First Nations were some of the hardest-hit communities in the first wave of the H1N1 flu pandemic in the spring, and the stories, illnesses and deaths are fresh in people's minds. But the virus has been slow to make its mark this fall. more »; Related: Manitoba First Nations, health system straining under flu outbreak; Related: H1N1 won't be last health crisis for First Nations: chief

Problems with Winnipeg-bound flight revealed: An Air Canada jet bound for Winnipeg refuelled with its engines running and more than 100 passengers aboard, then took off with its wings sheathed in ice, a House of Commons committee heard Monday. more »
Winnipeg man killed in house fire: A man was killed in an early-morning house fire in Winnipeg's Elmwood neighbourhood on Monday. more »

Police praise proposed gang-vehicle ban: Winnipeg's police union is praising the province for taking the first steps toward outlawing vehicles retrofitted by gang members to protect themselves from rival attacks. more »
Tax credits, police helicopter noted in throne speech: A police helicopter got the thumbs up but a harmonized sales tax was ruled out as the Manitoba government launched the fall legislative session on Monday. more »
Family searches for missing Winnipeg man: The family of a Winnipeg man who has been missing since June is desperately searching for him and holding a fundraising event to support the search. more »
6 more groper attacks reported: Six more people have stepped forward to say they were sexually assaulted by a man who targets joggers in Winnipeg. more »
Bachman and Turner return without Overdrive: Randy Bachman and Fred Turner, half of the 1970s Winnipeg-based rock group BTO, are reuniting for an album and tour. more »
Clinic closing leaves patients out in cold: Hundreds of patients of a Winnipeg medical clinic are being left in the lurch after being told the facility will close permanently on Tuesday. more »
Manitoba hunter shot in leg: A Manitoba hunter was shot in the leg by one of his hunting partners on the weekend. more »

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'I've killed them all,' B.C. pilot said: rescuer: A man who rescued the pilot after Sunday's six-death plane crash off B.C.'s Saturna Island says the pilot cried out, "I've killed them all."
Astronaut Thirsk back on Earth: Record-breaking Canadian astronaut Bob Thirsk has returned to Earth after spending six months aboard the International Space Station.
Harper not on Obama's Afghan call list: Prime Minister Stephen Harper will not be among the world leaders briefed personally by U.S. President Barack Obama over his plans for a new strategy in Afghanistan.

Obama gives order to begin new Afghan strategy: U.S. President Barack Obama has ordered military officials to begin carrying out his new strategy in Afghanistan, in advance of a speech Tuesday night that will unveil a plan to deploy thousands of extra troops.
Police still hunting killer of 4 officers: Hundreds of police officers are searching the Seattle area for a man sought in the slaying of four police officers near Tacoma, Wash., on Sunday.
Iran seizes yacht, 5 Britons: Iran is holding five British sailors after stopping their racing yacht in the Persian Gulf, the British Foreign Office said Monday.

Canada looks at soy as Omega-3 source: With the hunt for alternative sources of Omega-3 in full swing, Canadian health officials are looking at soybeans adapted to produce the essential fatty acids.
Clumsy kids' brains work differently: Researchers at the University of British Columbia are shining a new light on a condition that affects children's ability to print, tie their shoes or play sports.
Swine flu numbers down in U.S.: Swine flu infections seem to be dropping in the U.S., but the number of children who died from the illness rose by almost 30 in the week ending Nov. 21, according to a government report released Monday.

3 Canadian composers win $75K NAC awards: The National Arts Centre is giving three Canadian composers commissions and residencies valued at $75,000 each.
CRTC seeks opinions on TV fee fight: The CRTC is seeking the public's input into how it should deal with the escalating war between television broadcasters and cable companies.
White House crashers will appear on NBC: The couple who crashed a White House state dinner will appear on the Today show on Tuesday morning, NBC says.

Astronaut Thirsk back on Earth: Record-breaking Canadian astronaut Bob Thirsk has returned to Earth after spending six months aboard the International Space Station.
New evidence for early life on Mars: NASA: A new NASA study of a Martian meteorite that made headlines 13 years ago strengthens the original claim that the rock contains evidence of life on ancient Mars.
Rogers launches Hulu clone: Rogers is starting up an online television and movie hub for its own customers.

GDP growth signals recession's end: Canada's economy expanded 0.1 per cent in the third quarter, the first quarterly gain since the third quarter of 2008.
Ottawa tables CN back-to-work legislation: Ottawa has tabled legislation ordering 1,700 locomotive engineers at Canada's biggest railway back to work.
GE's Vivendi deal clears path to sale of NBC: General Electric Co. has reached an agreement to buy the 20 per cent stake in NBC Universal held by French media conglomerate Vivendi SA, The Associated Press has learned.

Cheese is the new 'white gold': Dairy has become more expensive than some top cuts of meat in Canada, and the cost is hitting restaurants and food processors the hardest, says the head of the food services industry.
Amazon's Kindle 'flying off shelves': November has proven to be the best sales month ever for Kindle in the U.S., helping to send Amazon.com Inc. shares to an all-time high Monday.
Canada looks at soy as Omega-3 source: With the hunt for alternative sources of Omega-3 in full swing, Canadian health officials are looking at soybeans adapted to produce the essential fatty acids.

Flames too intense for listless Predators: Miikka Kiprusoff made 22 saves for a second straight shutout and Curtis Glencross had three points as the Calgary Flames beat the Nashville Predators 5-0 on Monday night.
Miller, Sabres shut out Toronto: Ryan Miller turned aside all 38 shots that were thrown at him as his Buffalo Sabres shut out the Maple Leafs 3-0 on Monday night in Toronto.
Ovechkin injured, ejected for knee-on-knee hit: Washington Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin was ejected from Monday's game at Carolina for delivering a knee-on-knee hit on Hurricanes defenceman Tim Gleason that left both skaters injured.